Casa Kimberly Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Centro
Vibe
Step past the locked iron gate into an intimate hillside sanctuary glowing with crystal chandeliers and fountain courtyards.
“Romantic hillside sanctum”
Former hillside villas of Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton, linked across the street by the pink Bridge of Love.
Suites decorated with antique furnishings, brick-domed ceilings, Talavera tiles, and sparkling Swarovski crystal chandeliers.
Attentive staff recognizing guests by name across nine suites, accompanied by personalized dining on private terraces.
In the hillside Gringo Gulch enclave above Centro, overlooking Banderas Bay terracotta roofs.
“the sheer extravagant romance of the place as it stands today. The suites are all different, but all are exceedingly comfortable and elegant…”
Rooms
Individually styled suites feature four-poster beds and glass doors that open onto wide terraces overlooking Banderas Bay.
“Regardless of occupancy, this feels like a private home—one that's equipped with a full staff ready to serve.”
Wellness
A chlorine-free saltwater pool sits tucked in the central courtyard, complemented by personalized spa treatments and an on-site gym.
Backstory
Richard Burton built the pink arched bridge, inspired by Venice's Bridge of Sighs, to cross between their villas in privacy.
Eat & drink
The open-air Iguana Restaurant serves contemporary Mexican cuisine beneath grand arches, accompanied by live mariachi music and rare tequilas.
The neighborhood
Perched in hillside Gringo Gulch, the hotel overlooks steep cobblestone lanes and red clay roofs sloping toward the ocean.
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The app
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Our shorthand
What makes a hotel special, how well they pull it off, and what it feels like outside the door.
How well they pull it off
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
They did this well. You’ll notice.
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work.
The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made.
Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay.
Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here.
A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay.
Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa.
A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars.
A world of its own. No reason to leave the property.
Scene — what’s outside the door
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
A place apart: the property is the destination.